Encounter Details Vaccine or brand Up to 3 National Immunisation Program (NIP) schedule vaccinations and up to 5 non-NIP vaccinations can be entered. •
Select vaccines from a drop-down list or start typing and have the field auto-suggest similar vaccines. Once the vaccines or brands are selected, a list of antigens will display beneath the vaccine.
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When the vaccines or brands have been entered, select the Add button to record the vaccination encounter. Recorded encounter details will display.
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To add another vaccination encounter, select the Add Another button.
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If you identify an error, use the pencil icon to change the vaccination details and select Update, or use the rubbish bin icon to delete and select Remove to complete the action.
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If the vaccination encounter details are correct select Submit. You will be redirected to a page confirming you have successfully transmitted the encounter and you will get a Claim ID.
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The AIR does not display the immunisation history immediately. Check later to make sure the immunisation history has been entered correctly.
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The Immunisation History form (IM013) or Immunisation encounter form (IM002) may be completed and posted to the AIR if you do not have internet access.
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You should advise your patients if you are lodging a manual form as their records will not be updated until they are received by the AIR and processed.
Update an Encounter on the AIR To update a patient’s immunisation history: •
Select Update Encounter from the left-hand menu.
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Select the immunisation you want to change by selecting the pencil icon under the Action column. The pencil will not display for any vaccines that have already been paid or were given by another provider. If you need to update this information, contact the AIR.
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A pop-up titled Edit Encounter will appear. Information you can edit will include date of service, schedule or dose number and vaccine brand.
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When the required edits have been made, select Update to submit or Cancel to abandon the changes. After making changes, select Save to record the update to the individual’s record.
CSAPHN Guide to Australian Immunisation Register (AIR)
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